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Care 2.2
2.2 Explore the care values that underpin practice in health and social care
Term | Definition |
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confidentiality | This means keeping a person’s private information private, and not sharing it with anyone else without permission |
personal records | Storing these securely is one way of preserving confidentiality. |
written information | Not sharing this without permission is one way of preserving confidentiality. |
dignity | A person has this when they have free choice concerning their own life, including lifestyle choices and choosing who they want to spend their time with. |
privacy | The right to have one's own space and not to be disturbed. This must be maintained on behalf of an individual, in order to preserve their dignity. |
personal care | Support with personal hygiene or toileting. This must be conducted according to the wishes of an individual, in order to preserve their dignity. |
medical treatment | Treatment for any illness or injury. Individuals must have a say in their own treatment, in order for their dignity to be preserved. |
respect | To show this towards someone means treating them in an appropriate way, with due consideration for how that treatment is likely to affect them. |
non-discriminatory attitude | A respectful attitude, giving fair and equal treatment to all individuals. |
non-judgemental attitude | A respectful attitude, not being critical of a person or finding fault in their behaviour. |
appropriate terms | It is respectful to use these when addressing individuals (for example using Mr or Mrs with a surname). |
cultural or religious requirements | Consideration of these must be shown in order to show respect for an individual’s background or beliefs. |
offensive language | It is not respectful to use this kind of language. |
interest in others. | It is respectful to demonstrate this in order to make people feel valued and understood. |
safeguarding | This means ensuring the physical and emotional safety of individuals, including the avoidance of negligence |
negligence | The failure of a care worker (or organisation) to perform basic responsibilities toward a client, for example failing to ensure that the individual is adequately clothed, fed or mentally stimulated. |
duty of care | The moral or legal obligation of one person (or organisation) toward another, to ensure their safety or well-being. |
person centred approach | A way of planning and carrying out the care of an individual, so that the focus is always to satisfy the needs and preferences of the individual. |